The concept of distribution is a fundamental component of statistical thinking. This paper describes a teaching approach for it that uses a specific activity related to the field of statistical mechanics. The concept of the velocity distribution of a particle system is dealt with using an inquiry-based approach involving an experimental examination of Maxwell’s distribution. Some outcomes of a teaching experiment held at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Palermo, Italy are described.
Battaglia, O.R., Fazio, C., Mineo, R.M. (2013). An inquiry-based approach to Maxwell distribution: a case study with engineering students. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 34, 975-990 [10.1088/0143-0807/34/4/975].
An inquiry-based approach to Maxwell distribution: a case study with engineering students
BATTAGLIA, Onofrio Rosario;FAZIO, Claudio;MINEO, Rosa Maria
2013-01-01
Abstract
The concept of distribution is a fundamental component of statistical thinking. This paper describes a teaching approach for it that uses a specific activity related to the field of statistical mechanics. The concept of the velocity distribution of a particle system is dealt with using an inquiry-based approach involving an experimental examination of Maxwell’s distribution. Some outcomes of a teaching experiment held at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Palermo, Italy are described.
| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
An inquiry-based approach to Maxwell distribution.pdf
Solo gestori archvio
Dimensione
691.48 kB
Formato
Adobe PDF
|
691.48 kB | Adobe PDF | Visualizza/Apri Richiedi una copia |
I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
